Pandemic Response Expansion Project (PREP) Data Scientist
State of Hawaii
Department of Health
Disease Outbreak Control Division
Downtown, Oahu
Pandemic Response Expansion Project (PREP) Data Scientist
$6,500 per month, salary commensurate w/ training and experience
Exempt, Non-Civil Service, Full-Time, Temporary Appointment. The primary purpose of this position is to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret large sets of structured and unstructured data; to build scalable data pipelines, integrate and transform data, and develop analytic models and visualizations using software, tools, and coding skills to evaluate and advance health equity for communities statewide.
Minimum Qualification(s)
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, health informatics, applied mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, data science, information science, information systems, information technology, business analytics, or a related field is required.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, health informatics, applied mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, data science, information science, information systems, information technology, business analytics, public health, or related field is preferred.
EXPERIENCE: At least two (2) years of experience solving business problems with advanced analytical solutions. Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative statistical analysis; building, training, and deploying quantitative models in production environments; and developing scalable data pipelines. Demonstrated experience with statistical and visualization software, programming languages, and tools (e.g., R, MATLAB, SAS, Python, Tableau).
LICENSE: Valid State of Hawaii driver’s license is preferred.
Who May Apply
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
How to Apply
Applicants should mail a resume with current statement of qualifications, State of Hawaii Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment with original signature, and three (3) references to:
Department of Health
Disease Outbreak Control Division
PO BOX 3378
Honolulu, Hawaii 96801-3378
Application pakcet at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
Other Information
For additional information, you may contact DOCD Secretary, at [email protected]
Recruitment is continuous until needs are met for position #124596.
This position is exempt from civil service. Employment in such positions are considered to be “at will.”
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and environment for all people in Hawaii. Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) supports a diverse-multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels, and creates an inclusive work environment, free from discrimination.
As a condition of employment with the State of Hawai’i, all new hires must comply with the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. The COVID-19 vaccination policy can be found at the top of the DOH Internet/Job Opportunities page: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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